"When does she sail?" asked Jack.
"At the end of the month if she has a full cargo, which she is almost sure to have."
Jack thought of Lewes Races and his mount on Topsy Turvy. If the "Golden Land" did not sail until then he would not miss the chance of winning again.
"I am going to ride in a race at Lewes, one of Sir Lester Dyke's horses, and you must come down and see it. There may be a chance of winning a few pounds to help us on our way."
"I have seen your name in the paper," said Harry, "and often envied you. I wish I could ride well. It will be very useful to you in the colonies. I am afraid my funds will not allow of my travelling to Lewes."
"I'll see to that. If we go out to seek our fortunes together we will have one common purse."
Harry Marton shook his head as he replied—
"That will not be fair, for I have very little to put into it."
"Our combined capital will not be burdensome, but such as it is we ought to share it," replied Jack laughing.
"Well, I will leave it to you, only mind, I insist upon a correct account being kept so that I can repay you if I overdraw."